- Understand the personal opinion of interview subjects.
- Analyze conversation patterns in interviews.
- Express personal opinions on the interview genre.
- Compare different media of communication in interviews.
- Identify and notice discourse linkers and signallers in conversation.
- Transfer information from interviews to reports effectively.
- Conduct interviews with individuals of interest.
The Interview
Learning Objectives
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TopNotes on Interviews
Understanding the Interview Genre
- Comprehension: Understanding personal opinion and conversation patterns in interviews.
- Talking about the Text: Expressing personal opinions on the interview genre and comparing different media of communication.
Discourse Linkers and Signallers
- Importance of linkers in conversation, especially in structured formats like interviews.
- Examples of Signallers:
- "Which brings me to another question ...."
- "But let me tell you another story..."
- Without preparatory signallers, the flow of ideas may not be smooth.
Writing in Interviews
- Transfer of information from one genre to another (e.g., interview to report).
- Activity: Practice interviewing people and recording the conversation in writing.
About the Author: Umberto Eco
- Eco is a professor and a prolific writer known for his work in semiotics and literary fiction.
- His novel, The Name of the Rose, sold millions of copies, showcasing the intersection of academic and popular writing.
Key Themes in Interviews
- The interview as a communication genre has evolved and is viewed differently by various individuals.
- Some celebrities view interviews as intrusive, while others see them as a powerful medium of communication.
Notable Quotes from the Interview
- Umberto Eco: "I am a professor who writes novels on Sundays."
- Eco discusses the unpredictability of a book's success and the nature of audience preferences.
Common Perspectives on Interviews
- Some view interviews as a source of truth, while others see them as an intrusion.
- Historical figures like Rudyard Kipling expressed disdain for interviews, viewing them as immoral.
Conclusion
- Interviews serve as a significant medium for understanding contemporary figures and their thoughts.
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Multiple Choice Questions
A.
They are a waste of time.
B.
They are immoral and a crime.
C.
They are too short.
D.
They do not reach a wide audience.
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Rudyard Kipling expressed that interviews are immoral and a crime, comparing them to an assault.
A.
Use of discourse linkers and signallers
B.
Avoidance of personal questions
C.
Focus on the interviewer's opinions
D.
Inclusion of humor and anecdotes
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Structured conversations like interviews rely on discourse linkers and signallers to maintain cohesion and coherence.
A.
They feel it is a waste of time
B.
They consider it an unwarranted intrusion
C.
They believe it diminishes their public image
D.
They find it difficult to express their thoughts
True or False
Correct Answer: False
Solution:
The excerpts emphasize that the use of linkers and signallers is very important in structured conversations like interviews.
Correct Answer: False
Solution:
Umberto Eco mentioned that the success of 'The Name of the Rose' was a mystery and could not have been predicted.
Correct Answer: True
Solution:
Umberto Eco's American publisher initially expected to sell only 3,000 copies, but the novel sold two or three million copies in the U.S.
Correct Answer: True
Solution:
Discourse linkers are important in structured conversations like interviews to ensure smooth and continuous flow of ideas.
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